Solution Architect SAP - Finance & Controlling (R2R)

Analyze and translate finance, controlling, and accounting business requirements into scalable and sustainable SAP S/4HANA solution designs.

Drive process standardization and identify opportunities to simplify, automate, and optimize Record-to-Report processes.

Ensure alignment with global architecture principles, SAP standards, and Kardex template requirements.

Design, document, and review SAP S/4HANA Finance solutions aligned with business requirements and architecture standards.

Contribute to the maintenance and evolution of the global SAP Finance template.

Ensure adoption of SAP standard functionality and minimize unnecessary custom developments.

Collaborate with Solution Architects from other process domains to ensure end-to-end process integration.

Support the Kardex Transformation Program through workshops, fit-gap analyses, solution design, testing, rollout, and deployment activities.

Collaborate with implementation partners to ensure high-quality delivery of agreed solutions.

Act as trusted advisor to finance, controlling, and accounting stakeholders regarding SAP Finance capabilities and best practices.

Support through requirements workshops, process improvement initiatives, and solution design discussions.

Support escalation management and issue resolution for complex business and application topics.

Provide expert support for complex Finance-related SAP incidents, problems, and enhancement requests.

Coordinate and monitor 3rd-level support provided by implementation- and support-partners.

Ensure solution quality, stability, maintainability, and effective knowledge transfer

Bachelor's or master’s degree in information technology, Business Informatics, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Strong understanding of finance, controlling, and accounting business processes

Fluent in English

SAP S/4HANA Finance certifications are considered an advantage

5+ years of experience in SAP Finance and Controlling environments

Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA in Finance-related process areas

Experience with SAP FI, CO, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Accounting, Cost Center Accounting, Revenue Accounting & Reporting, Internal Orders, and Financial Reporting

Experience gathering business requirements and translating them into SAP solution designs

Experience working with implementation partners and business stakeholders in an international environment

Experience supporting ERP projects, rollouts, system enhancements, or transformation initiatives

Knowledge of end-to-end integration points between Finance and cross-functional business processes

Knowledge about legal finance requirements in the Americas

Experience with Sovos Tax Solutions for SAP preferred

The position requires occasional domestic and international travel. During the first 12-18 months, increased travel is expected to support global transformation, template design, rollout, and deployment activities across Kardex locations.

Proven ability to consult and influence business and IT stakeholders.

Strong analytical mindset with the ability to solve complex business and application challenges.

Ability to work effectively in global and cross-functional teams.

Strong communication and presentation skills

Customer-oriented mindset with a focus on business value creation

Ability to balance operational support responsibilities with project and architecture activities

Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required

Self-motivated and solution-oriented professional with the ability to manage priorities effectively and work independently in a remote and globally distributed environment.

Candidates must be a US citizen or authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship and must have a valid passport.